Does your Mower Belt Keep Breaking?

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Күн бұрын

We go over 3 main causes of your mower deck belt breaking. We talk about things to check for to avoid having these issues with your lawnmower to keep you up and running!
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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Bad Bearings
1:29 - Worn Down Pulleys, Idlers & Belts
2:18 - Deck Material Build Up
4:21 - Overview
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@MjL293 Ай бұрын

I’ve had my S100 John Deere for two seasons, 52 hours on it. I’ve gone through four belts. The black belt covers are already worn too. I keep my deck clean. Should talk about the belt retainer (cap) that you sell

@user-sb1pg2ze6k 10 ай бұрын

This video is made by someone representing John Deere. The bearings go bad because the belt jolts when they fail from rubbing on the bolts that suspend the deck. I am on my 7th belt in 5 years. John Deere needs to come up with a fix and pay to have this defective design corrected.

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Brent! I use my blower every time I'm done with my lawn and hit the deck and everywhere but this was a good reminder to always double check the deck for build up to prevent any problems later down the road.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I'm glad I could help! What mower do you have?

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Just a basic S100 42" deck.

@josephweium Ай бұрын

So glad I came across this video. My John Deere mower belt breaking too much and I kept saying 🤬.

@jamesbuxton6803 10 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thank you

@sweatydirtyhappy3649 7 ай бұрын

thank you!

@robertleath9913 2 ай бұрын

please do a video showing people how to grease the pulleys

@jaybooth4815 Жыл бұрын

Great video content! I’m gonna check to see if you have a video on how to grease those. I have the X370 and really like it. Cheers!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I think you will find just what you are looking for!

@MrJohndeere3720 Жыл бұрын

im still running the same belt from when my x724 was new. thats pretty good if u ask me.. keeping it clean is a must, thats why i pulled those pulley shields off. mine are bolted on & its a pain to remove them..

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Sometimes removing those shields is a good thing. Especially if you are only mowing nice grass. How long have you had your X724?

@MrJohndeere3720 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment got it new in 2009.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

About a month ago i was mowing a hillside under some trees and my front tire ran over a small branch and the other end of it turned upwards into my belt guides at the crankshaft. It didnt really make any noise,but i smelled the belt. I shut it off immediately and dislodged the stick. The belt had rubbed halfway through the stick,which was about an inch in diameter. Im sure it didnt do any favors for the belt,but its an oem kevlar,so its pretty good quality. Doesnt seem to of hurt it much.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Those belts are usually pretty resilient, but good thing you found it and removed it so you didn't have any further damage. Over time that could have been a problem.

@slimfire5475 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brent and keeping the grass off your deck is a must. How often should you grease the deck? Thanks.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and at least once a season, but maybe more if you mow pretty frequently. I always grease before mowing season and again right in the middle of summer and that usually does the trick.

@brandonsmith8548 10 ай бұрын

Mine is taking chunks out of it! I can't figure it out. Not just one spot. It's like huge chunks every inch.

@justinbrown576 4 күн бұрын

Ever figure it out done had it happen twice this summer

@MaDGriZz78 20 күн бұрын

What kind of grease do you recommend and do you just apply it liberally on everything or only in certain areas?

@markclark1605 Жыл бұрын

Loose bearings in the spindles can cause the belt tracking also.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true as well. Hopefully this is avoided by proper greasing and maintenance of the deck.

@recyclerking1 10 ай бұрын

The x 300 has had nothing but mower deck belt probs it only now that JD is admitting the prob.

@DH-mf2lv Жыл бұрын

My new x590 hydrostatic transmission reservoir showed some fluid had escaped from under the filler cap down onto the tank. Maybe the cap wasn’t tightened correctly at the factory? Does the filler cap have a rubber washer to help seal it against the tank to keep it from leaking? Thanks. Videos are helpful.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This cap should have a gasket on it to help it seal. I would check that and make sure it is tight.

@SeanDIY 10 ай бұрын

Mine broke after 7 hours of use. Brand new 2023 Deere Zero Turn.

@galehess6676 8 ай бұрын

Did a stick or something cause the problem? Make sure to document it with the dealer in case it's a defect.

@stevewhyte8476 17 күн бұрын

buy a scag !

@Beamin-vt7jm 21 күн бұрын

Well my deck was cleaned, it just got greased, and in maintenance, and the belt still broke

@magicone9327 8 күн бұрын

All this is for worn out parts but there are belts being eaten up on brand new mowers!

@davehimlin2374 11 ай бұрын

do you suggest using a spray on conditioner on the belts, and if so, what brand conditioner do you suggest ? ty

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

I do not recommend a conditioner. I think it is more important to check the condition of your pulleys and idlers and keep your deck clean.

@brandonjerald9790 Жыл бұрын

So my z915e when I turn on the blades I hear a high pitched noise and haven’t notice performances but it has the high pitch noise

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Is it just when you turn it on or does it keep making the noise the whole time the blades are on?

@brandonjerald9790 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment whole time blades are on

@joad47 7 ай бұрын

I thought that John Deere used sealed bearings in their spindles and the grease was just to keep water and dirt out.

@user-hj5ml8rr8u Жыл бұрын

my idler pulley's keep taking my belts out ....

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Have you taken them off and looked to see if they are damaged?

@user-hj5ml8rr8u Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment bearings go out .. every season.

@user-hj5ml8rr8u 10 ай бұрын

true...replace both pulleys and belt ever year ..

@johnrvt Жыл бұрын

Does the grease type matter?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Not really, other than making sure you get one that is not a light duty grease.

@galehess6676 8 ай бұрын

nlgi 2

@Blayze1017 2 ай бұрын

Mine broke in less than 3 hrs of run time

@mikezoltan3227 2 ай бұрын

I'm going to make a chain and sprocket conversion kit. Screw this

@davidslone9776 11 ай бұрын

I have had my John Deere mower for two months. I mowed my front yard, and the belt snapped in two after two mowing sessions. I replaced the belt, which costs me $60, and mowed my front yard, and it snapped in two again. Thus, I have mowed 4 times, and I am now having to buy my third belt. Your three "reasons" for the belt snapping in two, do not apply in my case. So...what gives? Why am I now having to buy a third belt?

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

Which mower do you have?

@davidslone9776 11 ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Unfortunately, I purchased a John Deere S170. Whenever it is that I get it paid for, I am selling it at a loss, and will never again buy another John Deere anything, up to, and including, a tee shirt.

@shmodzilla 11 ай бұрын

@@davidslone9776i qgree, my sister bought one for the vacation property we have. 4 hours and the belt broke. What a joke.

@davidslone9776 11 ай бұрын

@@shmodzilla I wonder if enough people could get together, and file a class-action lawsuit, against John Deere, for their really poor design, and their failure to provide a recall to fix this problem. I will never again buy, or recommend, any John Deere lawn mower, or any of their products, for that matter. They produce a poor product, a poorly designed product, and they seemingly do not care to fix any of their errors.

@MjL293 Ай бұрын

Yes, I’ve had my s100 for 2 seasons. I should’ve went with a different brand. 52 hrs & 4 belts later. The black covers are worn from the belts. I keep my deck clean too

@wvdiggingroots Жыл бұрын

QUESTION NOW AFTER 200HR+ ON MY S240 RIDING MOWER REAR END KEEPS LEAKING AROUND THE CASE. TAKING APART NEXT TWO DAYS TO FIX IT ANY IDEAS ON WHAT TO USE TO STOP IT FROM LEAKING

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I would inspect it to see if the sealant has gone bad or if there are any cracks or anything in the housing. If it is just sealant then that should be an easy fix. Let me know what you find out.